Zinnia

Gardenia

About Zinnia and Gardenia

Zinnia

Gardenia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Oval

Height

15.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 cm5.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.504.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Interesting Facts of

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

22142

3 25000

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Information about Zinnia and Gardenia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Zinnia and Gardenia in the sections below.

Zinnia and Gardenia color

Zinnia and Gardenia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Zinnia and Gardenia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Zinnia is Dome in shape and has fragrance whereas Oval shaped Gardenia has fragrance.

More facts about Zinnia and Gardenia

You must be eager to know more facts about Zinnia and Gardenia. Did you know Zinnia has originated in Mexico while Gardenia has originated in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania. One of the Interesting Facts about Zinnia and Gardenia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Zinnia and Gardenia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Zinnia and Gardenia uses in this section. Zinnia and Gardenia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Zinnia is given on special occasions like Thanksgiving Day, Wedding whereas Gardenia on Wedding. Zinnia and Gardenia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Zinnia and Gardenia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Zinnia and Gardenia Family classification here. Zinnia and Gardenia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.